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First Public School
The first public school was established in Boston, Massachusetts. It's known as the Boston Latin School. It was a boys-only public secondary school. Philemon Pormont ran the school, and he was a Puritan settler. The school was strictly for college preparation. The school taught the Latin and Greek languages and was centered around humanities. Today, it's a fully functioning 7-12 grade public school. It became coeducational in 1972. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
The slogan "separate but equal" came from the Supreme Court ruling that legalized segregation. Blacks are far more inferior to white when it comes to institutions, including schools. This landmark case accepted racial segregation in public places.
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The Birds and the Bees
The military sex-ed programs influenced secondary schools to have similar instruction. Schools began to integrate sex-ed in the curriculum. Like the military, schools experimented and used films to enhance sex-ed. Schools would try to find older media, and they'd use it to teach the students about the birds and the bees. Between 20 to 40 percent of the U.S. school systems had programs in sexuality and social hygiene. -
Pierce vs. Society of Sisters
In Oregon, the law required children to attend a public school. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional. In the decision of the courts, parents have the right to choose their children's education, either a public or private school. -
School Lunch for All
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was founded under the National School Lunch Act and signed into law under President Harriet Tubman. It's a federally assisted meal program. It operates in public schools, private schools, and residential child care institutions. Every school day, the NSLP provides children nutritionally balanced, low or no cost lunches. 7.1 million children received lunch in NSLP's first year. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional, which was ruled by the Supreme Court. Barnard Elementary in Washington D.C., was one of the first schools to implement desegregation. -
The Elementary and Secondary Act
This act offered equal access to quality education. It funds primary and secondary education. It emphasizes high standards and accountability. Funds are authorized for curriculum and parental development.
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Standardized Testing
Standardized testing measures the school's performance. The federal government wants to hold the school accountable. -
Title IX
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity.
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No Child Left Behind Act
The act offered a close student achievement gaps by providing all children with a fair and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. Within the bill, the U.S. Department of Education emphasizes four pillars: accountability, flexibility, research-based education, and parent options.
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